William Saliba Set for Surgery, Faces Up to Five Months on Sidelines After World Cup Injury

According to sports reports, Saliba could be out of action for up to five months after limping out of France’s World Cup semi-final against Spain. The 25-year-old defender had been following a modified training programme to manage chronic back pain but lasted only 30 minutes before signalling for a substitution. French media now suggest he will need surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation. The setback is a blow for Premier League champions Arsenal. Saliba played a key role in ending their 22-year title drought and admitted he’d been carrying the injury through crucial Champions League and league fixtures.

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